USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen updates several legal issues surrounding former President Donald Trump. Protests continue on college campuses over the war in Gaza. For a map of ongoing protests, click here.  A New York appeals court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction. USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Ken Tran looks at President Joe Biden's latest challenges with young, progressive voters. It was a good night to be a quarterback at the...

For the past five years, a small group of Silicon Valley investors has spent nearly a billion dollars quietly buying up over 50,000 acres of farmland in northern California. The goal? To create an ambitious new California dream city, something that hasn’t been done in America for over a century. The California Forever project aims to create a livable, workable, walkable city that puts working families at the heart of its design, creating new housing for up to 400,000 people. Skeptics abound,...

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe recaps Supreme Court arguments over a state abortion ban. Israel appears set to launch a military offensive on Rafah in southern Gaza. A grand jury has charged Arizona Republicans and former aides to Donald Trump in a scheme to keep him in the White House by falsely certifying he won the state in 2020. The Arizona House has voted to repeal an 1864 abortion ban. New FAFSA rules opened up a 'grandparent loophole' that boosts 529...

If a person is convicted of a crime, they may be sentenced to prison. Upon release, technically, they're free again. The catch is that now they have a criminal record that will likely follow them everywhere they go. So, when does the sentence end? For most people, the answer is never. 70 million Americans have some sort of criminal record. Twelve states have recently passed laws allowing low-level convictions to be expunged from records if certain requirements are met. In recognition of...

Congress has passed legislation that puts the future of TikTok up in the air. USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin breaks it down. Israel slams northern Gaza, while Hamas calls for an escalation. Plus, campus protests continue. The Department of Justice will pay nearly $139 million to survivors of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse in a settlement. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent David Jackson looks at former President Donald Trump's ongoing strategy of campaigning...

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi recaps opening arguments in Donald Trump's hush money trial. A judge approves safeguards for Donald Trump's $175 million civil business fraud appeal bond. Tensions over the Israel-Hamas war continue on college campuses. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe breaks down a major case centered on ticketing the homeless. Britain approves a Rwanda asylum seekers plan. The World Anti-Doping Agency says 23 Chinese swimmers...

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen previews the second week of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. The New York attorney general's office asks a judge to reject the $175 million bond in Donald Trump's civil business fraud case. It'll be a busy week at the Supreme Court. The House approves an anti-TikTok measure. USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran looks at why Donald Trump's comments on oil and immigration are at odds. Episode...

Earth Day falls on April 22nd this year. And as with every Earth Day, it’s a chance to slow down and take stock of where we are with climate change and the state of the planet. While the drumbeat of alarming climate change news continues unabated - it's been the hottest year, we have the warmest oceans, and most severe weather on record - some scientists argue that humanity is actually on the cusp of broad, positive change. Even though the years ahead may be rough, as climate warms beyond...

A man set himself on fire Friday at the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is taking place. A bill that could effectively ban TikTok picks up steam in Congress. Plus, another GOP lawmaker says he will support efforts to oust Mike Johnson from the speakership. USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield discusses Republican efforts to push back on voter fraud. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes the Michigan presidential ballot as an independent...

Israel has launched strikes on Iran. But Tehran is playing down the incident. Police arrest more than a hundred protesters at Columbia University. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers talks about a Biden surrogate working to bring frustrated voters to the president. Florida bans local water break rules. USA TODAY National Music Writer Melissa Ruggieri breaks down Taylor Swift's new album. Episode Transcript available here Also available at...

Could the woolly mammoth really be brought back to life? Ben Lamm thinks so. He’s the CEO and Co-founder of Colossal Biosciences, a company at the heart of an evolving science that aims to see this ancient animal and others return in the name of preserving and promoting biodiversity. According to him, the success of this work could just be the ticket that saves humanity. Lamm joined The Excerpt podcast to talk about the possible impacts and the ongoing ethical debate around...

The Senate has killed both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison talks about President Joe Biden's comments on tripling the rates of tariffs on steel and aluminum from China. Former President Donald Trump is funneling campaign money into cash-strapped businesses. USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele breaks down the Columbia University president's testimony before Congress...

If you’re a woman who is part of Generation X or the baby boomers, then you probably, like me, spent your Monday nights growing up watching one of America’s most enduring and endearing TV series. The show followed the wholesome Ingalls family and their life in Walnut Grove, Minnesota in the 1800s, loosely based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The show’s star was Melissa Gilbert who played little Laura Ingalls, an optimistic, curious and mischievous young girl who quickly became...

A second day of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial is in the books, and jury selection is going quicker than expected. USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick looks at President Joe Biden's push for blue-collar voters, and what several congressional districts won by Donald Trump might tell him. A second GOP lawmaker backs the ousting of House speaker Mike Johnson. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer talks about a new DHS...

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi recaps the first day of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Trump Media's stock price plummeted Monday. Congress is grappling with foreign aid after Iran's attack on Israel. USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Cybele Mayes-Osterman has the latest from investigations into the Baltimore bridge collapse. The Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce its ban on transgender care. The 'Rust' armorer has been sentenced to 18 months in...

What's next for the Israel-Iran conflict? USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at how abortion is playing out on the campaign trail. Former President Donald Trump's historic hush money trial is set to begin Monday. USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele talks about crime on campus, and what the latest numbers tell us. Arborists are trying to clone Orlando's oldest tree. Episode Transcript available here Also available at...

The mass media has pushed skinny on us for decades. And while doctors encourage healthy eating and lower body mass indexes, the body positivity movement supports the inclusion of all shapes and sizes, emphasizing loving the skin you’re in. But there are even more fractures in this conversation when it comes to the newest weight loss fad and object of desire: the drug Ozempic and its competitors like Wegovy and Mounjaro. There is also a dark side to this pursuit of perfection; namely, eating...

President Joe Biden said Friday that an Iranian attack on Israel is imminent. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison looks at efforts by Biden allies to stop Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The House passes a controversial spying bill after infighting. USA TODAY Investigative Data Reporter Austin Fast explains how millions of Americans rely on drinking water systems that have recently exceeded new limits for toxic “forever chemicals." President Joe Biden announces new student loan...

USA TODAY National Correspondent Marco della Cava looks back on the Ford Bronco chase, and the life of O.J. Simpson. Iowa's Senate OKs a bill allowing armed school staff. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen talks about a Supreme Court January 6 case that could impact former President Donald Trump. Despite booming employment gains, white-collar job growth slows. A rare double brood of cicadas is set to emerge. Here's what they'll sound like. Episode Transcript...

At age 47, Barbara Walters broke the glass ceiling for women in broadcast journalism, becoming co-anchor of a network evening news program at ABC. She would go on to land big interviews, from U.S. presidents to world leaders like Vladimir Putin and Fidel Castro but also celebrities like the singer Courtney Love and boxer Mike Tyson. Through it all, Walters brought a signature style of interviewing. Her interview subjects laughed with her and cried with her. Actor Patrick Swayze even danced...

USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler examines new rules around gun sales. Bipartisan frustration over the bungled FAFSA rollout was on display at a congressional hearing. Inflation picked up again in March. USA TODAY Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at the future of the Chandra telescope amid budget cuts. The Masters Golf Tournament tees off. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Best-selling author James Patterson and viral librarian Mychal Threets talk about their shared love of books.

Arizona Republic State Politics Reporter Stacey Barchenger puts the Arizona Supreme Court abortion decision in context. James and Jennifer Crumbley have been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter for their son's mass shooting attack. Plus, a Virginia assistant principal has been charged with felony child abuse in a 6-year-old's shooting of a teacher. The Justice Department’s COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force has charged thousands of people...

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at the significance of former President Donald Trump's comments on abortion. Trump loses his push to delay the Manhattan hush money trial pending a location change request. The Vatican denounces gender-affirming surgery, and surrogacy. USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele discusses President Joe Biden's announcement of student loan debt forgiveness. The UConn Huskies are national champions again. See...